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Cox Doubling Internet Speeds in San Diego CountyRANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Cox (News - Alert) Communications today began doubling the speeds on two of its most popular Internet service packages, Cox High Speed Internet Preferred and Cox High Speed Internet Premier. These packages represent more than 80% of Cox's high-speed internet customers in Orange (News - Alert) County. Internet service speeds also will be increased on Cox High Speed Internet Ultimate service package. The rollout of the new speeds will be completed by Oct. 29 for customers in Orange County. With speeds as fast as 150 megabits, Cox continues to provide its customers with the fastest residential speeds in Orange County. The increased speeds come on the heels of the company's announced plans to offer gigabit speeds in all of its markets by the end of 2016.
"Internet usage is doubling every two years, and this increase marks the 10th consecutive Internet speed increase in 11 years for our customers," said Suzanne Schlundt, Vice President of Marketing for Cox Communications in California. "Consumers are adding more and more devices to their Wi-Fi networks to stream movies and TV shows, download music and share photographs. We'll continue to invest in our network to offer a broadband experience that not only meets our customers' needs, but exceeds them." Examples of what customers can do with the new speed increases:
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Customers interested in experiencing the new Internet speeds can visit www.cox.com/highspeedinternet or a local Cox Solutions Store to test drive the new speeds. About Cox Communications Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet and telephone services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves approximately 6 million residences and businesses. Cox Business (News - Alert) is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers, and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and new media advertising. Cox is known for its pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For eight years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications; Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity nine times, including the last eight years. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com and www.coxmedia.com.
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